Dressage is a fantastic equine disclipline, celebrating the partnership between horse and rider. If you’re not sure how to get started, try this easy guide. First of all, don’t be scared. If you watch a lot of dressage competitions, then…

The lateral movements are what make dressage such an exciting and demanding sport, but these three exercises are precursors to achieving lateral excellence. The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the Federation Equestrian Internationale (FEI) are dressage’s governing bodies. They…

When watching a riding competition on television, it may be difficult to tell what style of riding is represented. These characteristics distinguish a dressage show. Dressage is an English style of riding, and competitions range from a local show to…

Riding an introductory level dressage test is easy and fun, with very little required of the horse and rider. In an effort to allow people to introduce their horses to dressage competition quickly and in a low-pressure environment, the United…

Dressage is one of the most beautiful equestrian disciplines in the world, and requires a great deal of communication between horse and rider. Just about any horse trainer you meet will tell you that dressage isn’t for everyone. If you…

At the highest levels, dressage is an impressive display of a horse and rider performing amazing movements. However, this is not all there is to dressage. Some people describe dressage as a sport where a horse and rider seem to…

Don’t be taken advantage of when buying a saddle. Follow these tips and guidelines to help make saddle buying a pleasant experience. People keep horses to ride, right? Having a well trained happy horse is enjoyable to ride. Keeping the…

The drive to win can mean that sadly some trainers and riders are willing to resort to the cruellest of tactics to achieve success. It seems the more money involved in the arena, the greater the temptation to resort to…

Like humans, horses need to stay in good physical shape to maintain good muscle tone and cardiovascular ability. The winter months often leave both ourselves and our horses in a less than desirable state, leaving us flabby and winded after…